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Claire Gould

Claire spends her days writing - either in beautiful calligraphy or online. She lives on the edge of the English Lake District only minutes away from the beach, where she loves to escape and unwind. Claire's calligraphy can be found at www.byMoonandTide.com. Claire launched the English Wedding Blog in November 2009 - it's been a top 10 UK wedding blog ever since, with a regional focus we hope you LOVE.
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The Victorian Seaside: Perfect for your Intimate Wedding

To end the week I’m over the moon to be sharing this beautiful styled photoshoot with you. Dotted with gorgeous yellow tones and fabulous flowers and foliage, it’s chic and a little bit different from the norm. I want to very carefully point out that this is NOT a real Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJanuary 19, 2024 ago
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SE England Wedding Venue of the Year for Chapel House in Kent

We were thrilled to learn that Chapel House Estate has been named Wedding Venue of the Year by the prestigious Beautiful South Tourism Awards. Chapel House Estate joined English Wedding in March 2023 and was only established in July 2022. They’ve had incredible success with all the hard work they Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJanuary 18, 2024 ago
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Bed to Wed: How to Sleep the Night Before Your Wedding Day

According to recent data, the main cause of bad sleep for many Brits is stress and anxiety. And with the run-up to your wedding causing these feelings to surface, it is no wonder you might be struggling to get some much-needed dozing before your “I do’s”. Paul Muersan at Lake District Country Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJanuary 17, 2024 ago
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Beyond the Aisles: Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Wedding Marquee for Your Dream Celebration

A guest blog by Abacus Marquee & Event Hire Wedding planning can be a dream in some cases, and in other cases, a nightmare. The latter can be especially the case for couples who are so overwhelmed with wedding ideas, they can’t make up their minds on how to execute Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJanuary 16, 2024 ago
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Elegance On a Budget: How to Plan a Dreamy, Thrifty Wedding

Being creative with your wedding budget can reduce wedding stress. It’s not about looking for bargains, but more about planning and styling a thrifty wedding! Thinking the way our grandparents might have done about a wedding can be a breath of fresh air. We want to help grooms and brides Read more

By Claire Gould, 2 yearsJanuary 15, 2024 ago

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Real questions, honest answers: what’s documentary wedding photography really all

Claire Gould
January 21, 2026
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I’m excited to launch a new series of articles for wedding suppliers and couples...

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Colourful marquee wedding inspiration in the Shropshire countryside
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Colourful marquee wedding inspiration in the Shropshire countryside

Claire Gould
January 19, 2026
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Today’s blog highlights the talents of a group of creative and independent local wedding...

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Newlywed couple embracing outside their wedding venue. Black and white photography by Ross Willsher, Essex wedding photographer
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Creating a mindful, intentional wedding experience: Part Two – Curating

Claire Gould
January 16, 2026
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By Essex and UK wedding photographer Ross Willsher for English Wedding. We often equate...

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Timeless and romantic spring wedding inspiration from Holesfoot Cumbria, with Mark Battista Photography
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Timeless and romantic spring wedding inspiration from Holesfoot Cumbria, with

Claire Gould
January 14, 2026
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If English Wedding has a little bias towards the north west and the Lakes,...

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ALL the sparkle, all the joy for Beth and Emelia’s Fullingbridge Farm Barn wedding, with Becky Weir Photography
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ALL the sparkle, all the joy for Beth and Emelia’s

Claire Gould
January 12, 2026
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If nothing else, your wedding should be joyful. For Beth and Emelia, that box...

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Two grooms walk hand in hand through petal confetti at an Essex wedding. By Ross Willsher Photography
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Creating a mindful, intentional wedding experience: Part One – Planning

Claire Gould
January 9, 2026
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By Essex and UK wedding photographer Ross Willsher for English Wedding It may sound...

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A beautiful luxury wedding at The Savoy for Georgia & Tom, with Elegante by Michelle J
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A beautiful luxury wedding at The Savoy for Georgia &

Claire Gould
January 8, 2026
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It’s incredibly important to me that English Wedding showcases a huge variety of real...

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Groom and bride walk hand in hand outside Yorkshire's Thirst Barn as guests throw petal confetti. Photography by Joss Denham
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Sam and Chloe’s beautiful, rustic Thirsk Barn wedding, with Joss

Claire Gould
January 7, 2026
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Some weddings are absolutely worth the wait, but even so, I’ve been scrambling to...

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